About darrell M I H O
Project Hibakusha
Hibakusha is a Japanese term given to those who have survived an atomic bomb blast. The literal translation is "explosion-affected people". While it is widely used to describe those who survived the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki to end World War II, loosely translated, the term also refers to others who have suffered from the fallout of atomic bomb testing and exposure to radiation.
The hibakusha from Hiroshima and Nagasaki who have survived until now were mostly children at the time of the bombings. Many have endured years of physical ailments related to their burns and exposure to radiation. The average age of hibakusha is now over 75 years old. Many still bear scars from that unimaginable day. As they continue to die, the stories of their pain and suffering and their hope for peace also dies with them.
Project Hibakusha sets out to document the remaining hibakusha and tell their stories through photographs and video testimonies of their personal experiences. To give a voice to those who have been silent for far too long and to serve as a reminder of the pain and loss they have endured for 63 years.
As a third generation Japanese American, whose parents were incarcerated during World War II and whose paternal lineage goes back to Hiroshima, I feel it is my duty to photograph the hibakusha so they will never be forgotten. Last month, while doing my research, I learned that I too lost family members as a result of the bombings, so this journey for peace has become even more personal.
My goal is to promote world peace by having an exhibit of photos and multimedia presentations travel around the world spreading their message of peace and to publish a book that would be sent to world leaders who possess the power to disarm nuclear weapons. The book and exhibit will serve as a reminder to all generations of the horrors and devastation that a nuclear warhead can unleash.
Through the power of pictures and their personal accounts of the horrifying events that occurred 63 years ago, the hibakusha's message of peace will be heard.
So I humbly ask for your assistance to tell their stories so that no one will forget their pain and suffering and to ensure that the horrors and atrocities of the past will never be repeated.
All proceeds from the sale of these photos will go toward Project Hibakusha. Together we can spread their message. Together, we can make a difference.
Hibakusha is a Japanese term given to those who have survived an atomic bomb blast. The literal translation is "explosion-affected people". While it is widely used to describe those who survived the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki to end World War II, loosely translated, the term also refers to others who have suffered from the fallout of atomic bomb testing and exposure to radiation.
The hibakusha from Hiroshima and Nagasaki who have survived until now were mostly children at the time of the bombings. Many have endured years of physical ailments related to their burns and exposure to radiation. The average age of hibakusha is now over 75 years old. Many still bear scars from that unimaginable day. As they continue to die, the stories of their pain and suffering and their hope for peace also dies with them.
Project Hibakusha sets out to document the remaining hibakusha and tell their stories through photographs and video testimonies of their personal experiences. To give a voice to those who have been silent for far too long and to serve as a reminder of the pain and loss they have endured for 63 years.
As a third generation Japanese American, whose parents were incarcerated during World War II and whose paternal lineage goes back to Hiroshima, I feel it is my duty to photograph the hibakusha so they will never be forgotten. Last month, while doing my research, I learned that I too lost family members as a result of the bombings, so this journey for peace has become even more personal.
My goal is to promote world peace by having an exhibit of photos and multimedia presentations travel around the world spreading their message of peace and to publish a book that would be sent to world leaders who possess the power to disarm nuclear weapons. The book and exhibit will serve as a reminder to all generations of the horrors and devastation that a nuclear warhead can unleash.
Through the power of pictures and their personal accounts of the horrifying events that occurred 63 years ago, the hibakusha's message of peace will be heard.
So I humbly ask for your assistance to tell their stories so that no one will forget their pain and suffering and to ensure that the horrors and atrocities of the past will never be repeated.
All proceeds from the sale of these photos will go toward Project Hibakusha. Together we can spread their message. Together, we can make a difference.
Pics for Peace
There are three different types of photos you can purchase - Limited Edition, Canvas Wrap and Fine Art Print.
Limited Edition prints are printed on special metallic paper to add a luminescent quality to them. Each print is signed, numbered and framed so that the print appears to float in the frame. Print size and edition sizes are 5"x5" (250), 12"x12" (100) and 24"x24" (100).
Canvas Wrap prints are printed on canvas and wrapped on stretcher bars to give it a painting-like quality.
Fine Art prints are printed on high-gloss paper and mounted on archival matt board ready for framing.